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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.40, 602.82 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.40, 602.82 and 317.75 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.40 : 602.82 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.40/602.82 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.40x = 602.82 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.40x = 191,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,543.04/437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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